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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.15, 69.33 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.15, 69.33 and 38.55 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.15 : 69.33 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.15/69.33 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.15x = 69.33 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.15x = 2,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672.48/50.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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