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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.73, 106.02 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.73, 106.02 and 44.97 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.73 : 106.02 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.73/106.02 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.73x = 106.02 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.73x = 4,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767.72/70.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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