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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 106.62 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 106.62 and 44.13 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 106.62 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/106.62 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 106.62 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 4,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704.61/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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