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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.31 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.31 and 50.66 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.31 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.31 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.31 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 5,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,385.66/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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