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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.93 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.93 and 44.89 is: 67.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.93 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.93 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.93 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 4,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754.44/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.31

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