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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 106.39 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 106.39 and 40.47 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 106.39 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/106.39 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 106.39 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 4,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305.25/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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