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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 98.84 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 98.84 and 50.90 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 98.84 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/98.84 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 98.84 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 5,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.59/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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