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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 69.06 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 69.06 and 35.36 is: 48.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 69.06 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/69.06 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 69.06 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 2,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441.79/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.73

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