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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 105.27 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 105.27 and 44.50 is: 66.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 105.27 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/105.27 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 105.27 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 4,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.52/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.69

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