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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.65, 69.89 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.65, 69.89 and 28.81 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.65 : 69.89 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.65/69.89 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.65x = 69.89 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.65x = 2,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.53/50.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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