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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 69.16 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 69.16 and 35.58 is: 49.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 69.16 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/69.16 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 69.16 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.71/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.15

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