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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 105.36 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 105.36 and 39.84 is: 59.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 105.36 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/105.36 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 105.36 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 4,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.54/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.79

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