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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.35 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.35 and 38.79 is: 58.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.35 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.35 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.35 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 2,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.63/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.09

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