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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 105.28 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 105.28 and 41.27 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 105.28 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/105.28 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 105.28 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 4,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344.17/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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