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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 105.94 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 105.94 and 40.27 is: 60.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 105.94 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/105.94 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 105.94 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 4,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266.20/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.35

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