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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 105.06 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 105.06 and 50.66 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 105.06 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/105.06 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 105.06 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 5,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322.34/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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