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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 105.87 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 105.87 and 40.25 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 105.87 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/105.87 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 105.87 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 4,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.74/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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