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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.21 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.21 and 27.38 is: 41.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.21 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.21 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.21 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 2,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880.65/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.08

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