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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.38, 69.52 and 34.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.38, 69.52 and 34.87 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.38 : 69.52 = 34.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.38/69.52 = 34.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.38x = 69.52 × 34.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.38x = 2,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.16/50.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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