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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 105.89 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 105.89 and 50.24 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 105.89 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/105.89 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 105.89 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 5,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319.13/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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