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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 69.34 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 69.34 and 31.84 is: 43.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 69.34 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/69.34 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 69.34 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 2,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.50/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.94

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