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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 69.04 and 31.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 69.04 and 31.65 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 69.04 = 31.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/69.04 = 31.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 69.04 × 31.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 2,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184.61/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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