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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 106 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 106 and 40.30 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 106 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/106 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 106 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 4,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271.80/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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