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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 69.75 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 69.75 and 35.86 is: 49.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 69.75 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/69.75 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 69.75 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 2,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501.24/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.43

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