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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 68.88 and 48.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 68.88 and 48.24 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 68.88 = 48.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/68.88 = 48.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 68.88 × 48.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 3,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.77/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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