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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.34 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.34 and 50.67 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.34 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.34 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.34 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 5,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387.99/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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