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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 97.76 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 97.76 and 50.16 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 97.76 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/97.76 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 97.76 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 4,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.28/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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