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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 69.86 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 69.86 and 41.96 is: 57.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 69.86 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/69.86 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 69.86 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 2,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931.61/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.86

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