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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 105.96 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 105.96 and 46.39 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 105.96 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/105.96 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 105.96 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 4,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.48/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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