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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 69.33 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 69.33 and 28.11 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 69.33 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/69.33 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 69.33 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 1,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.87/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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