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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.47, 105.63 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.47, 105.63 and 44.80 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.47 : 105.63 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.47/105.63 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.47x = 105.63 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.47x = 4,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732.22/70.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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