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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.26, 105.34 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.26, 105.34 and 69.40 is: 104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.26 : 105.34 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.26/105.34 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.26x = 105.34 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.26x = 7,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310.60/70.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.05

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