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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 75.17 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 75.17 and 29.88 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 75.17 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/75.17 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 75.17 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 2,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.93/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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