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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.71 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.71 and 44.82 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.71 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.71 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.71 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 4,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737.70/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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