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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 75.78 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 75.78 and 28.85 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 75.78 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/75.78 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 75.78 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 2,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185.87/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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