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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.91, 106.14 and 40.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.91, 106.14 and 40.37 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.91 : 106.14 = 40.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.91/106.14 = 40.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.91x = 106.14 × 40.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.91x = 4,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.49/70.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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