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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 70.06 and 41.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 70.06 and 41.08 is: 56.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 70.06 = 41.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/70.06 = 41.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 70.06 × 41.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878.06/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.70

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