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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 68.96 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50, 68.96 and 30.60 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 68.96 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/68.96 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 68.96 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 2,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.18/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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