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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.60 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.60 and 41.58 is: 62.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.60 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.60 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.60 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 4,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391.00/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.25

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