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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 69.35 and 28.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 69.35 and 28.42 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 69.35 = 28.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/69.35 = 28.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 69.35 × 28.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 1,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.31/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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