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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 69.70 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 69.70 and 38.28 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 69.70 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/69.70 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 69.70 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 2,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.12/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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