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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.31 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.31 and 28.09 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.31 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.31 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.31 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143.61/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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