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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.88 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.88 and 34.05 is: 51.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.88 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.88 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.88 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 3,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604.86/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.04

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