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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.26 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.26 and 40.03 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.26 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.26 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.26 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.51/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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