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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.94 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.94 and 70.53 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.94 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.94 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.94 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 29,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194.87/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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