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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 105.56 and 27.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 105.56 and 27.03 is: 40.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 105.56 = 27.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/105.56 = 27.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 105.56 × 27.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 2,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853.29/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.56

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