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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.46, 105.63 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.46, 105.63 and 50.30 is: 75.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.46 : 105.63 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.46/105.63 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.46x = 105.63 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.46x = 5,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313.19/70.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.41

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