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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.54, 69.81 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.54, 69.81 and 35.96 is: 49.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.54 : 69.81 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.54/69.81 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.54x = 69.81 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.54x = 2,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.37/50.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.67

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