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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.07, 75.79 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.07, 75.79 and 50.89 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.07 : 75.79 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.07/75.79 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.07x = 75.79 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.07x = 3,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856.95/55.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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