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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 97.89 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 97.89 and 50.28 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 97.89 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/97.89 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 97.89 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 4,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921.91/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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