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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 106 and 34.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 106 and 34.62 is: 51.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 106 = 34.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/106 = 34.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 106 × 34.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 3,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669.72/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.96

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