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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 104.95 and 42.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 104.95 and 42.97 is: 64.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 104.95 = 42.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/104.95 = 42.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 104.95 × 42.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 4,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509.49/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.33

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