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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 86.80 and 50.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 86.80 and 50.07 is: 74.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 86.80 = 50.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/86.80 = 50.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 86.80 × 50.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 4,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.08/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.95

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