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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.89 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.89 and 30.06 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.89 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.89 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.89 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 3,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182.90/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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