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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.21 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.21 and 50.83 is: 76.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.21 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.21 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.21 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 5,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,347.91/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.26

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