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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.28 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.28 and 50.54 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.28 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.28 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.28 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 5,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371.78/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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