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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 69.91 and 39.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 69.91 and 39.10 is: 53.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 69.91 = 39.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/69.91 = 39.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 69.91 × 39.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.48/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.83

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