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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.95, 70.30 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.95, 70.30 and 29.11 is: 40.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.95 : 70.30 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.95/70.30 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.95x = 70.30 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.95x = 2,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.43/50.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.17

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