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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 106.05 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 106.05 and 46.62 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 106.05 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/106.05 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 106.05 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944.05/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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