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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.48, 69.69 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.48, 69.69 and 38.25 is: 52.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.48 : 69.69 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.48/69.69 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.48x = 69.69 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.48x = 2,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.45/50.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.81

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