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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.62, 75.86 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.62, 75.86 and 30.34 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.62 : 75.86 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.62/75.86 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.62x = 75.86 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.62x = 2,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.59/50.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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