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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.14 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.14 and 29.53 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.14 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.14 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.14 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 3,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104.11/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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