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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 106.50 and 40.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 106.50 and 40.54 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 106.50 = 40.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/106.50 = 40.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 106.50 × 40.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 4,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317.51/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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