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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.14 and 50.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.14 and 50.57 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.14 = 50.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.14 = 50.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.14 × 50.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 5,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.56/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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