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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 104.94 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 104.94 and 41.10 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 104.94 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/104.94 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 104.94 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313.03/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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