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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 70.26 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 70.26 and 41.74 is: 57.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 70.26 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/70.26 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 70.26 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 2,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.65/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.53

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