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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 69.03 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 69.03 and 40.74 is: 56.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 69.03 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/69.03 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 69.03 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.28/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.17

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