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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 97.14 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 97.14 and 50.50 is: 69.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 97.14 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/97.14 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 97.14 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 4,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.57/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.64

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