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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.60, 69.74 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.60, 69.74 and 38.30 is: 52.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.60 : 69.74 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.60/69.74 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.60x = 69.74 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.60x = 2,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671.04/50.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.79

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