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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.03, 69.07 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.03, 69.07 and 34.49 is: 47.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.03 : 69.07 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.03/69.07 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.03x = 69.07 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.03x = 2,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382.22/50.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.62

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