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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 105.98 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 105.98 and 50.41 is: 75.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 105.98 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/105.98 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 105.98 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 5,342.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.63/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.58

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