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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.79, 105.47 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.79, 105.47 and 67.35 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.79 : 105.47 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.79/105.47 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.79x = 105.47 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.79x = 7,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103.40/70.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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