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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 106.23 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 106.23 and 49.19 is: 73.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 106.23 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/106.23 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 106.23 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 5,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225.11/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.66

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