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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 105.68 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 105.68 and 40.07 is: 60.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 105.68 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/105.68 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 105.68 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 4,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.96/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.06

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