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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.82, 106.16 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.82, 106.16 and 45.18 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.82 : 106.16 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.82/106.16 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.82x = 106.16 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.82x = 4,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796.31/70.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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