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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 69.81 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 69.81 and 38.32 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 69.81 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/69.81 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 69.81 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 2,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.41/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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