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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 69.78 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 69.78 and 38.32 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 69.78 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/69.78 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 69.78 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 2,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.12/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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