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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 105.06 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 105.06 and 26.74 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 105.06 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/105.06 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 105.06 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 2,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809.20/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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