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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 106.43 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 106.43 and 44.08 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 106.43 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/106.43 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 106.43 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 4,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.43/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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