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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.79 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.79 and 38.35 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.79 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.79 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.79 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.45/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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