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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 104.97 and 39.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 104.97 and 39.63 is: 59.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 104.97 = 39.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/104.97 = 39.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 104.97 × 39.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 4,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159.96/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.36

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