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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 105.09 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 105.09 and 39.61 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 105.09 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/105.09 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 105.09 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.60/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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