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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.66, 106.01 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.66, 106.01 and 44.90 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.66 : 106.01 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.66/106.01 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.66x = 106.01 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.66x = 4,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759.70/70.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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