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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.66, 105.92 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.66, 105.92 and 36.44 is: 54.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.66 : 105.92 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.66/105.92 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.66x = 105.92 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.66x = 3,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859.72/70.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.62

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