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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 106.01 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 106.01 and 50.47 is: 75.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 106.01 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/106.01 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 106.01 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 5,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350.59/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.60

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