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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 76.14 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 76.14 and 29.05 is: 43.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 76.14 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/76.14 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 76.14 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.87/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.64

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