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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 75.06 and 28.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 75.06 and 28.42 is: 42.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 75.06 = 28.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/75.06 = 28.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 75.06 × 28.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 2,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.02/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.56

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