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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 70.21 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 70.21 and 30.17 is: 41.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 70.21 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/70.21 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 70.21 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 2,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.24/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.62

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