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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.72 and 50.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.72 and 50.17 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.72 = 50.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.72 = 50.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.72 × 50.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 5,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.71/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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