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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.14 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.14 and 28.43 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.14 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.14 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.14 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135.81/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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