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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.17 and 49.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.17 and 49.78 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.17 = 49.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.17 = 49.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.17 × 49.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 5,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235.22/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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