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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 69.53 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 69.53 and 34.90 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 69.53 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/69.53 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 69.53 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 2,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426.25/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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