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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 69.48 and 38.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 69.48 and 38.15 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 69.48 = 38.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/69.48 = 38.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 69.48 × 38.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 2,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650.31/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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