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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 86.90 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 86.90 and 50.29 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 86.90 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/86.90 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 86.90 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 4,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370.20/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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