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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 97.04 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 97.04 and 50.96 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 97.04 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/97.04 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 97.04 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 4,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945.16/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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