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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413.28 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413.28 and 70.08 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413.28 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413.28 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413.28 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 28,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.66/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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