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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.66, 105.93 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.66, 105.93 and 30.09 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.66 : 105.93 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.66/105.93 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.66x = 105.93 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.66x = 3,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.92/70.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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