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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.91 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.91 and 34.51 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.91 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.91 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.91 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 3,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654.95/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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