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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 69.83 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 69.83 and 34.21 is: 47.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 69.83 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/69.83 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 69.83 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 2,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.88/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.22

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