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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.93 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.93 and 30 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.93 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.93 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.93 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 3,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.90/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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