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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 96.78 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 96.78 and 49.50 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 96.78 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/96.78 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 96.78 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 4,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790.61/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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