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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 106.08 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 106.08 and 45.06 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 106.08 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/106.08 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 106.08 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 4,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779.96/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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