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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.03, 69.04 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.03, 69.04 and 28.19 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.03 : 69.04 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.03/69.04 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.03x = 69.04 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.03x = 1,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.34/50.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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