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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 69.38 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 69.38 and 38.76 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 69.38 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/69.38 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 69.38 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 2,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689.17/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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