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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 68.93 and 40.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 68.93 and 40.79 is: 56.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 68.93 = 40.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/68.93 = 40.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 68.93 × 40.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 2,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811.78/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.23

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