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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 106.46 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 106.46 and 40.44 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 106.46 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/106.46 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 106.46 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 4,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305.24/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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