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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 105.04 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 105.04 and 26.72 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 105.04 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/105.04 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 105.04 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 2,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806.01/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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