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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.28 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.28 and 27.41 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.28 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.28 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.28 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 2,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885.72/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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