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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 69.43 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 69.43 and 27.31 is: 37.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 69.43 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/69.43 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 69.43 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 1,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.38/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.69

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