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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 106.07 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 106.07 and 27.39 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 106.07 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/106.07 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 106.07 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 2,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.26/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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