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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.48, 105.64 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.48, 105.64 and 49.04 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.48 : 105.64 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.48/105.64 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.48x = 105.64 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.48x = 5,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180.59/70.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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