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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 105.72 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 105.72 and 39.71 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 105.72 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/105.72 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 105.72 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.61/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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