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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.73, 79.80 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.73, 79.80 and 50.89 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.73 : 79.80 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.73/79.80 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.73x = 79.80 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.73x = 4,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.62/57.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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