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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 105.93 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 105.93 and 43.59 is: 65.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 105.93 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/105.93 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 105.93 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.49/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.36

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