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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.41, 105.79 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.41, 105.79 and 68.28 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.41 : 105.79 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.41/105.79 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.41x = 105.79 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.41x = 7,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223.34/70.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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