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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.40, 105.75 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.40, 105.75 and 67.52 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.40 : 105.75 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.40/105.75 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.40x = 105.75 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.40x = 7,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140.24/70.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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