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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 105.91 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 105.91 and 43.63 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 105.91 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/105.91 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 105.91 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 4,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620.48/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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