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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 105.59 and 27.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 105.59 and 27.61 is: 41.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 105.59 = 27.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/105.59 = 27.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 105.59 × 27.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 2,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915.34/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.42

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