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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 105.87 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 105.87 and 46.23 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 105.87 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/105.87 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 105.87 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894.37/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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