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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 69.61 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 69.61 and 48.40 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 69.61 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/69.61 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 69.61 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 3,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.92/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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