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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 76.32 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 76.32 and 29.20 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 76.32 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/76.32 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 76.32 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 2,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.54/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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