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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 75.86 and 41.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 75.86 and 41.71 is: 62.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 75.86 = 41.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/75.86 = 41.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 75.86 × 41.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 3,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164.12/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.18

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