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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 105.54 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 105.54 and 27.01 is: 40.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 105.54 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/105.54 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 105.54 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 2,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.64/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.52

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