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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 68.90 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 68.90 and 42.77 is: 58.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 68.90 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/68.90 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 68.90 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 2,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.29/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.86

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