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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 69.18 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 69.18 and 40.40 is: 55.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 69.18 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/69.18 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 69.18 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 2,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794.75/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.68

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