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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 68.98 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 68.98 and 41.88 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 68.98 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/68.98 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 68.98 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888.88/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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