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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.64, 105.84 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.64, 105.84 and 50.32 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.64 : 105.84 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.64/105.84 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.64x = 105.84 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.64x = 5,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325.87/70.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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