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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.68 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.68 and 46.24 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.68 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.68 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.68 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 4,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886.72/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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