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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.81, 105.96 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.81, 105.96 and 50.56 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.81 : 105.96 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.81/105.96 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.81x = 105.96 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.81x = 5,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357.26/70.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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