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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.94 and 42.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.94 and 42.93 is: 64.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.94 = 42.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.94 = 42.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.94 × 42.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.33/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.29

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