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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.88 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.88 and 46.53 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.88 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.88 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.88 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 4,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.95/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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