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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.36, 75.60 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.36, 75.60 and 31.19 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.36 : 75.60 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.36/75.60 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.36x = 75.60 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.36x = 2,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357.59/50.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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