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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 105.97 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 105.97 and 50.34 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 105.97 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/105.97 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 105.97 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 5,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334.53/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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