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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 96.89 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 96.89 and 50.79 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 96.89 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/96.89 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 96.89 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 4,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.79/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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