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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 105.84 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 105.84 and 27.82 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 105.84 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/105.84 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 105.84 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 2,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944.47/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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