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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 412.99 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 412.99 and 69.89 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 412.99 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/412.99 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 412.99 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 28,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863.79/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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