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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 68.99 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 68.99 and 39.71 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 68.99 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/68.99 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 68.99 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 2,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739.57/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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