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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 105.03 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 105.03 and 41.50 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 105.03 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/105.03 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 105.03 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358.75/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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