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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.63 and 40.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.63 and 40.56 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.63 = 40.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.63 = 40.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.63 × 40.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 4,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324.91/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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