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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 106.16 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 106.16 and 46.50 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 106.16 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/106.16 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 106.16 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 4,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935.91/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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