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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 105.86 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 105.86 and 50.52 is: 75.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 105.86 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/105.86 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 105.86 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 5,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348.05/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.58

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