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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 106.52 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 106.52 and 43.95 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 106.52 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/106.52 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 106.52 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 4,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681.66/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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