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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 105.03 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 105.03 and 21.27 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 105.03 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/105.03 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 105.03 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 2,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233.88/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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