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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 105.98 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 105.98 and 50.40 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 105.98 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/105.98 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 105.98 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 5,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.14/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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