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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 69.18 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 69.18 and 35.58 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 69.18 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/69.18 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 69.18 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 2,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.42/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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