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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.56 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.56 and 50.20 is: 75.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.56 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.56 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.56 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 5,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298.33/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.30

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