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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 105.06 and 42.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 105.06 and 42.94 is: 64.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 105.06 = 42.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/105.06 = 42.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 105.06 × 42.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 4,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510.75/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.40

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