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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.49 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.49 and 50.19 is: 75.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.49 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.49 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.49 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 5,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294.54/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.06

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