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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 105.84 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 105.84 and 49.02 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 105.84 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/105.84 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 105.84 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 5,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.28/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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