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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 69.12 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 69.12 and 28.26 is: 39.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 69.12 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/69.12 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 69.12 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 1,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953.33/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.00

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