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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 69.91 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 69.91 and 42.06 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 69.91 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/69.91 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 69.91 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 2,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.41/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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