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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.02, 75.07 and 28.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.02, 75.07 and 28.37 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.02 : 75.07 = 28.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.02/75.07 = 28.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.02x = 75.07 × 28.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.02x = 2,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.04/50.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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