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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 68.90 and 41.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 68.90 and 41.97 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 68.90 = 41.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/68.90 = 41.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 68.90 × 41.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 2,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.63/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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