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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 69.38 and 35.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 69.38 and 35.73 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 69.38 = 35.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/69.38 = 35.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 69.38 × 35.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 2,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478.95/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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