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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 69.60 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 69.60 and 38.84 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 69.60 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/69.60 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 69.60 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 2,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.92/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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