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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.08 and 41.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.08 and 41.20 is: 56.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.08 = 41.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.08 = 41.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.08 × 41.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 2,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.30/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.70

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