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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 379.11 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 379.11 and 70.12 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 379.11 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/379.11 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 379.11 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 26,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583.19/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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