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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 105.91 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 105.91 and 49.98 is: 74.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 105.91 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/105.91 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 105.91 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 5,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293.70/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.97

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