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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.05 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.05 and 70.11 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.05 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.05 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.05 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 26,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576.35/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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