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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 105.12 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 105.12 and 26.78 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 105.12 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/105.12 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 105.12 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 2,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814.59/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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