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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.29, 69.49 and 37.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.29, 69.49 and 37.99 is: 52.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.29 : 69.49 = 37.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.29/69.49 = 37.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.29x = 69.49 × 37.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.29x = 2,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639.58/50.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.49

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