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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.44 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.44 and 30.40 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.44 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.44 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.44 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 3,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235.09/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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