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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.22, 69.26 and 30.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.22, 69.26 and 30.83 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.22 : 69.26 = 30.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.22/69.26 = 30.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.22x = 69.26 × 30.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.22x = 2,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.79/50.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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