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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 96.63 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 96.63 and 50.66 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 96.63 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/96.63 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 96.63 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 4,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895.28/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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