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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.96 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.96 and 42.96 is: 64.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.96 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.96 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.96 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509.08/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.36

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