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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.49 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.49 and 27.66 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.49 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.49 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.49 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 2,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.51/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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