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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.82 and 50.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.82 and 50.38 is: 75.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.82 = 50.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.82 = 50.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.82 × 50.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 5,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331.21/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.48

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