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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.84 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.84 and 30.95 is: 42.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.84 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.84 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.84 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.85/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.70

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