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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.20 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.20 and 41.19 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.20 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.20 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.20 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.54/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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