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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 70.06 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 70.06 and 31.11 is: 42.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 70.06 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/70.06 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 70.06 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.57/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.92

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