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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 104.88 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 104.88 and 49.66 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 104.88 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/104.88 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 104.88 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 5,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208.34/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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