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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.46, 105.69 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.46, 105.69 and 34.40 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.46 : 105.69 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.46/105.69 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.46x = 105.69 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.46x = 3,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635.21/70.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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