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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 74.95 and 42.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 74.95 and 42.99 is: 64.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 74.95 = 42.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/74.95 = 42.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 74.95 × 42.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 3,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222.10/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.29

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