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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.26 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.26 and 30.31 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.26 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.26 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.26 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 3,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220.74/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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