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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 69.95 and 41.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 69.95 and 41.06 is: 56.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 69.95 = 41.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/69.95 = 41.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 69.95 × 41.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.59/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.56

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