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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.02 and 49.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.02 and 49.90 is: 74.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.02 = 49.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.02 = 49.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.02 × 49.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 5,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240.50/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.69

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