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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 69.12 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 69.12 and 38.48 is: 53.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 69.12 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/69.12 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 69.12 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.74/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.03

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