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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 105.09 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 105.09 and 57.27 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 105.09 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/105.09 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 105.09 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 6,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017.69/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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