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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 68.90 and 41.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50, 68.90 and 41.23 is: 56.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 68.90 = 41.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/68.90 = 41.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 68.90 × 41.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 2,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.75/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.81

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