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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.27, 96.97 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.27, 96.97 and 40.77 is: 56.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.27 : 96.97 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.27/96.97 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.27x = 96.97 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.27x = 3,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.47/70.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.27

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