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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 69.96 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 69.96 and 34.30 is: 47.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 69.96 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/69.96 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 69.96 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 2,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.84/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.36

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