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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.73, 106.19 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.73, 106.19 and 46.50 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.73 : 106.19 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.73/106.19 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.73x = 106.19 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.73x = 4,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937.60/70.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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