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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.44, 69.54 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.44, 69.54 and 35.65 is: 49.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.44 : 69.54 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.44/69.54 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.44x = 69.54 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.44x = 2,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479.10/50.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.15

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