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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.75, 106.13 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.75, 106.13 and 27.43 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.75 : 106.13 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.75/106.13 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.75x = 106.13 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.75x = 2,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911.15/70.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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