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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 106.26 and 50.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 106.26 and 50.61 is: 75.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 106.26 = 50.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/106.26 = 50.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 106.26 × 50.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 5,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377.82/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.86

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