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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.66, 105.98 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.66, 105.98 and 34.54 is: 51.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.66 : 105.98 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.66/105.98 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.66x = 105.98 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.66x = 3,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.55/70.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.81

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