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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.62 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.62 and 70.32 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.62 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.62 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.62 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 29,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,085.76/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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