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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 106.47 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 106.47 and 40.52 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 106.47 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/106.47 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 106.47 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 4,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.43/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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