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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 105.23 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 105.23 and 26.82 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 105.23 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/105.23 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 105.23 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 2,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.27/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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