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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 106.70 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 106.70 and 45.46 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 106.70 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/106.70 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 106.70 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 4,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850.58/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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