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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.81 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.81 and 34.50 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.81 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.81 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.81 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 3,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650.45/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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