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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.46, 105.80 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.46, 105.80 and 44.82 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.46 : 105.80 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.46/105.80 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.46x = 105.80 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.46x = 4,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.86/70.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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