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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.16 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.16 and 40.42 is: 60.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.16 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.16 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.16 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 4,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290.99/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.49

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