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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 104.94 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 104.94 and 42.96 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 104.94 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/104.94 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 104.94 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.22/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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