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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.84 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.84 and 50.70 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.84 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.84 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.84 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909.79/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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