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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 69.16 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 69.16 and 28.28 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 69.16 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/69.16 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 69.16 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 1,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.43/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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