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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.87, 106.15 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.87, 106.15 and 49.31 is: 73.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.87 : 106.15 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.87/106.15 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.87x = 106.15 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.87x = 5,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.73/70.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.85

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