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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 69.42 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 69.42 and 35.74 is: 49.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 69.42 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/69.42 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 69.42 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 2,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.07/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.36

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