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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 69.72 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 69.72 and 39.66 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 69.72 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/69.72 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 69.72 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 2,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765.10/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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