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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 105.98 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 105.98 and 43.66 is: 65.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 105.98 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/105.98 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 105.98 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 4,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627.09/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.23

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