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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.73, 105.94 and 50.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.73, 105.94 and 50.43 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.73 : 105.94 = 50.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.73/105.94 = 50.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.73x = 105.94 × 50.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.73x = 5,343.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343.01/70.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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