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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.40, 68.95 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.40, 68.95 and 50.24 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.40 : 68.95 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.40/68.95 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.40x = 68.95 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.40x = 3,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.05/50.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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