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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 70.23 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 70.23 and 48.90 is: 67.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 70.23 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/70.23 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 70.23 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 3,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434.25/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.86

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