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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.73 and 42.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.73 and 42.39 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.73 = 42.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.73 = 42.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.73 × 42.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.75/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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