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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 105.42 and 41.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 105.42 and 41.42 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 105.42 = 41.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/105.42 = 41.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 105.42 × 41.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 4,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366.34/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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