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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 69.19 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 69.19 and 28.31 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 69.19 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/69.19 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 69.19 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 1,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.61/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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