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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 76.37 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 76.37 and 28.06 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 76.37 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/76.37 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 76.37 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 2,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.77/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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