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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 69.14 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 69.14 and 39.81 is: 54.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 69.14 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/69.14 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 69.14 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 2,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.46/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.84

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