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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.90 and 50.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.90 and 50.84 is: 70.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.90 = 50.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.90 = 50.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.90 × 50.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 4,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926.40/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.16

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