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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.00, 68.92 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.00, 68.92 and 39.06 is: 53.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.00 : 68.92 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.00/68.92 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.00x = 68.92 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.00x = 2,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.92/50.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.84

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