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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.65, 69.91 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.65, 69.91 and 35.11 is: 48.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.65 : 69.91 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.65/69.91 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.65x = 69.91 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.65x = 2,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454.54/50.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.46

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