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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 97.80 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 97.80 and 50.14 is: 69.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 97.80 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/97.80 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 97.80 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 4,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.69/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.20

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