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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.50, 75.63 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.50, 75.63 and 30.19 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.50 : 75.63 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.50/75.63 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.50x = 75.63 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.50x = 2,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.02/50.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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