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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 106.02 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 106.02 and 46.65 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 106.02 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/106.02 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 106.02 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 4,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945.83/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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