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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 70.09 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 70.09 and 39.68 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 70.09 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/70.09 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 70.09 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 2,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781.17/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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