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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.68 and 43.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.68 and 43.42 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.68 = 43.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.68 = 43.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.68 × 43.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 4,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.63/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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