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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.66, 69.90 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.66, 69.90 and 38.35 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.66 : 69.90 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.66/69.90 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.66x = 69.90 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.66x = 2,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680.67/50.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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