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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.31 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.31 and 70.12 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.31 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.31 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.31 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 28,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.68/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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