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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.29, 69.39 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.29, 69.39 and 38.05 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.29 : 69.39 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.29/69.39 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.29x = 69.39 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.29x = 2,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.12/50.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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