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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.44 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.44 and 50.09 is: 75.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.44 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.44 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.44 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 5,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281.50/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.08

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