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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.87 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.87 and 44.83 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.87 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.87 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.87 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 4,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746.20/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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