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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 69.19 and 42.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 69.19 and 42.04 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 69.19 = 42.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/69.19 = 42.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 69.19 × 42.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 2,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.75/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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