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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.18, 75.23 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.18, 75.23 and 28.52 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.18 : 75.23 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.18/75.23 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.18x = 75.23 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.18x = 2,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145.04/50.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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