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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.78 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.78 and 44.81 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.78 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.78 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.78 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 4,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739.36/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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