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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 106.06 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 106.06 and 27.40 is: 41.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 106.06 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/106.06 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 106.06 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 2,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.24/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.08

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