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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 75.84 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 75.84 and 30.31 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 75.84 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/75.84 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 75.84 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 2,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.56/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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