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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 69.18 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 69.18 and 30.72 is: 42.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 69.18 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/69.18 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 69.18 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 2,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.21/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.39

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