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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.64, 106 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.64, 106 and 34.60 is: 51.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.64 : 106 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.64/106 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.64x = 106 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.64x = 3,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667.60/70.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.92

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