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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 97 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 97 and 50.88 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 97 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/97 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 97 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 4,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935.36/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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