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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 106.31 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 106.31 and 30.30 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 106.31 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/106.31 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 106.31 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 3,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.19/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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