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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 69.03 and 40.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 69.03 and 40.93 is: 56.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 69.03 = 40.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/69.03 = 40.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 69.03 × 40.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 2,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.40/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.38

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