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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.81, 105.79 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.81, 105.79 and 44.93 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.81 : 105.79 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.81/105.79 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.81x = 105.79 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.81x = 4,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752.39/70.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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