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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.10, 71.70 and 50.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.10, 71.70 and 50.10 is: 71.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.10 : 71.70 = 50.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.10/71.70 = 50.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.10x = 71.70 × 50.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.10x = 3,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.17/50.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.70

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