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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 70.09 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 70.09 and 39.90 is: 55.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 70.09 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/70.09 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 70.09 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 2,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796.59/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.01

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