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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.05, 74.98 and 28.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.05, 74.98 and 28.63 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.05 : 74.98 = 28.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.05/74.98 = 28.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.05x = 74.98 × 28.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.05x = 2,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.16/50.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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