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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 106.02 and 40.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 106.02 and 40.24 is: 60.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 106.02 = 40.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/106.02 = 40.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 106.02 × 40.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265.51/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.38

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