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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 69.84 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 69.84 and 38.28 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 69.84 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/69.84 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 69.84 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 2,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.48/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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