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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.85, 106.14 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.85, 106.14 and 46.69 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.85 : 106.14 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.85/106.14 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.85x = 106.14 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.85x = 4,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955.59/70.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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