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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 75.16 and 28.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 75.16 and 28.75 is: 43.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 75.16 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/75.16 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 75.16 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 2,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.85/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.07

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