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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.81, 109.30 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.81, 109.30 and 46.70 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.81 : 109.30 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.81/109.30 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.81x = 109.30 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.81x = 5,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.31/72.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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