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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 105.95 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 105.95 and 45.01 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 105.95 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/105.95 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 105.95 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 4,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768.33/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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