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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 70.21 and 40.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 70.21 and 40.00 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 70.21 = 40.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/70.21 = 40.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 70.21 × 40.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 2,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.12/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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