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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.70 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.70 and 46.50 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.70 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.70 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.70 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 4,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.05/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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