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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 69.47 and 28.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 69.47 and 28.51 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 69.47 = 28.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/69.47 = 28.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 69.47 × 28.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 1,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980.59/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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