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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 105.89 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 105.89 and 50.44 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 105.89 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/105.89 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 105.89 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 5,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.09/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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