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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 69.44 and 39.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 69.44 and 39.48 is: 54.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 69.44 = 39.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/69.44 = 39.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 69.44 × 39.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 2,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741.49/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.52

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