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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 105.90 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 105.90 and 40.17 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 105.90 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/105.90 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 105.90 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254.00/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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