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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.80, 106.32 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.80, 106.32 and 43.80 is: 65.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.80 : 106.32 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.80/106.32 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.80x = 106.32 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.80x = 4,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656.82/70.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.77

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