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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.38, 69.48 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.38, 69.48 and 38.08 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.38 : 69.48 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.38/69.48 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.38x = 69.48 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.38x = 2,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645.80/50.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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