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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.25, 105.41 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.25, 105.41 and 50.12 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.25 : 105.41 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.25/105.41 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.25x = 105.41 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.25x = 5,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283.74/70.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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