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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.22 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.22 and 29.05 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.22 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.22 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.22 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039.89/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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