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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.32 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.32 and 30.27 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.32 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.32 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.32 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 3,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218.82/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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