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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 97.87 and 50.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 97.87 and 50.21 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 97.87 = 50.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/97.87 = 50.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 97.87 × 50.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 4,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.05/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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