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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 412.97 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 412.97 and 69.86 is: 104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 412.97 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/412.97 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 412.97 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 28,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850.77/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.80

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