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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.47 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.47 and 45.14 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.47 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.47 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.47 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 4,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805.52/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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