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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 105.93 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 105.93 and 46.68 is: 69.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 105.93 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/105.93 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 105.93 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 4,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944.81/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.96

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