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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.51, 69.65 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.51, 69.65 and 38.23 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.51 : 69.65 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.51/69.65 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.51x = 69.65 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.51x = 2,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.50/50.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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