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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 106.41 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 106.41 and 34.85 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 106.41 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/106.41 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 106.41 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 3,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708.39/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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