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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 105.02 and 49.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 105.02 and 49.72 is: 74.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 105.02 = 49.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/105.02 = 49.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 105.02 × 49.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.59/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.53

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