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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.33, 112.71 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.33, 112.71 and 70.71 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.33 : 112.71 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.33/112.71 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.33x = 112.71 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.33x = 7,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969.72/75.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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