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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 75.40 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 75.40 and 31.05 is: 46.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 75.40 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/75.40 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 75.40 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 2,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.17/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.50

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