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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 106.01 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 106.01 and 50.27 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 106.01 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/106.01 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 106.01 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 5,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329.13/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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