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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.34, 69.47 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.34, 69.47 and 28.52 is: 39.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.34 : 69.47 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.34/69.47 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.34x = 69.47 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.34x = 1,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.32/50.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.36

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