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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.22, 69.29 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.22, 69.29 and 29.50 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.22 : 69.29 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.22/69.29 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.22x = 69.29 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.22x = 2,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.06/50.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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