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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 70.31 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 70.31 and 29.12 is: 40.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 70.31 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/70.31 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 70.31 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.68/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.19

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