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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.81, 106.14 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.81, 106.14 and 43.72 is: 65.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.81 : 106.14 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.81/106.14 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.81x = 106.14 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.81x = 4,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640.44/70.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.53

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