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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 70 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 70 and 28.89 is: 39.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 70 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/70 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 70 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.30/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.86

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