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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.29 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.29 and 30.93 is: 46.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.29 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.29 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.29 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328.28/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.41

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