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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 106.44 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 106.44 and 34.90 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 106.44 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/106.44 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 106.44 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 3,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714.76/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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