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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 105.46 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 105.46 and 70.47 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 105.46 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/105.46 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 105.46 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 7,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431.59/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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