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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 69.32 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 69.32 and 28.40 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 69.32 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/69.32 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 69.32 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 1,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968.20/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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