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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.75, 106.02 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.75, 106.02 and 45.01 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.75 : 106.02 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.75/106.02 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.75x = 106.02 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.75x = 4,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771.74/70.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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