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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 69.38 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 69.38 and 28.44 is: 39.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 69.38 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/69.38 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 69.38 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 1,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.17/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.25

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