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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.25 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.25 and 29.08 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.25 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.25 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.25 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042.77/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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