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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.67 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.67 and 46.37 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.67 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.67 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.67 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 4,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900.24/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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