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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 68.99 and 41.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 68.99 and 41.30 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 68.99 = 41.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/68.99 = 41.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 68.99 × 41.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 2,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848.74/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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