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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 69.45 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 69.45 and 35.81 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 69.45 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/69.45 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 69.45 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 2,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.00/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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