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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.88, 106.16 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.88, 106.16 and 43.74 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 106.16 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/106.16 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 106.16 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 4,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643.22/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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