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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 104.98 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 104.98 and 39.61 is: 59.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 104.98 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/104.98 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 104.98 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 4,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158.26/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.36

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