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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.29, 69.34 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.29, 69.34 and 42.90 is: 59.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.29 : 69.34 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.29/69.34 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.29x = 69.34 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.29x = 2,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.12/50.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.15

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