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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 105.18 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 105.18 and 39.71 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 105.18 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/105.18 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 105.18 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 4,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176.17/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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