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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 106.03 and 50.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 106.03 and 50.39 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 106.03 = 50.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/106.03 = 50.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 106.03 × 50.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 5,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.85/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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