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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 69.96 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 69.96 and 39.81 is: 54.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 69.96 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/69.96 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 69.96 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785.11/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.95

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