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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 105.42 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 105.42 and 50.04 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 105.42 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/105.42 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 105.42 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 5,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275.22/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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