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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 69.79 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 69.79 and 28.74 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 69.79 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/69.79 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 69.79 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 2,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.69/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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