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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 105.83 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 105.83 and 34.44 is: 51.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 105.83 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/105.83 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 105.83 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 3,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644.35/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.67

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