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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 106.07 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 106.07 and 40.30 is: 60.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 106.07 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/106.07 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 106.07 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 4,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275.08/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.36

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