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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 105.37 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 105.37 and 49.77 is: 74.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 105.37 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/105.37 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 105.37 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 5,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244.26/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.57

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