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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.30, 69.35 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.30, 69.35 and 47.66 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.30 : 69.35 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.30/69.35 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.30x = 69.35 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.30x = 3,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.03/50.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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