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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 69.62 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 69.62 and 34.94 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 69.62 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/69.62 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 69.62 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 2,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.52/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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