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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.91, 106.36 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.91, 106.36 and 30.29 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.91 : 106.36 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.91/106.36 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.91x = 106.36 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.91x = 3,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.11/70.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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