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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 69.94 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 69.94 and 40.33 is: 55.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 69.94 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/69.94 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 69.94 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 2,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820.68/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.63

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