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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 106.42 and 40.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 106.42 and 40.56 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 106.42 = 40.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/106.42 = 40.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 106.42 × 40.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 4,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.40/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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