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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 69.69 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 69.69 and 40.15 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 69.69 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/69.69 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 69.69 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 2,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.05/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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