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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.57, 105.94 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.57, 105.94 and 50.30 is: 75.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.57 : 105.94 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.57/105.94 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.57x = 105.94 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.57x = 5,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328.78/70.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.51

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