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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.81, 70.07 and 41.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.81, 70.07 and 41.09 is: 56.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.81 : 70.07 = 41.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.81/70.07 = 41.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.81x = 70.07 × 41.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.81x = 2,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878.62/50.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.66

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