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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.57, 105.87 and 50.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.57, 105.87 and 50.23 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.57 : 105.87 = 50.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.57/105.87 = 50.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.57x = 105.87 × 50.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.57x = 5,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317.07/70.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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