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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.62, 69.86 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.62, 69.86 and 30.96 is: 42.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.62 : 69.86 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.62/69.86 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.62x = 69.86 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.62x = 2,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.87/50.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.73

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