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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 104.90 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 104.90 and 33.41 is: 50.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 104.90 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/104.90 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 104.90 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 3,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.71/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.05

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