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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.49, 105.65 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.49, 105.65 and 46.04 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.49 : 105.65 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.49/105.65 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.49x = 105.65 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.49x = 4,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863.80/70.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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