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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 69.39 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 69.39 and 28.15 is: 38.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 69.39 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/69.39 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 69.39 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 1,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953.26/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.85

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