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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.17 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.17 and 50.89 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.17 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.17 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.17 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 5,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352.10/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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