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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 69.96 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 69.96 and 40.25 is: 55.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 69.96 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/69.96 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 69.96 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.82/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.57

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