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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.46, 69.53 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.46, 69.53 and 38.16 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.46 : 69.53 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.46/69.53 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.46x = 69.53 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.46x = 2,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653.07/50.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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