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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 69.96 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 69.96 and 28.87 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 69.96 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/69.96 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 69.96 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 2,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.75/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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