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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.48 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.48 and 43.61 is: 65.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.48 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.48 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.48 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 4,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643.59/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.43

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