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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.60, 105.96 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.60, 105.96 and 50.35 is: 75.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.60 : 105.96 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.60/105.96 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.60x = 105.96 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.60x = 5,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335.09/70.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.57

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