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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.07, 104.91 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.07, 104.91 and 49.73 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.07 : 104.91 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.07/104.91 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.07x = 104.91 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.07x = 5,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216.65/70.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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