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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 106.41 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 106.41 and 34.85 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 106.41 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/106.41 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 106.41 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 3,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707.86/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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