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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 105.93 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 105.93 and 40.25 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 105.93 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/105.93 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 105.93 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 4,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.15/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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