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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.14 and 41.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.14 and 41.70 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.14 = 41.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.14 = 41.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.14 × 41.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.84/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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