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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.86 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.86 and 40.25 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.86 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.86 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.86 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 4,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.13/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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