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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.85, 106.12 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.85, 106.12 and 46.70 is: 69.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.85 : 106.12 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.85/106.12 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.85x = 106.12 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.85x = 4,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955.80/70.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.95

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