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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 69.24 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 69.24 and 28.34 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 69.24 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/69.24 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 69.24 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 1,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.43/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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