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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 105.78 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 105.78 and 42.12 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 105.78 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/105.78 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 105.78 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 4,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455.45/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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