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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 105.80 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 105.80 and 43.65 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 105.80 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/105.80 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 105.80 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 4,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.95/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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