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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.49 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.49 and 30.06 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.49 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.49 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.49 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 2,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269.23/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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