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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 69.14 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 69.14 and 35.56 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 69.14 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/69.14 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 69.14 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 2,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458.62/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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