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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 69.98 and 32.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 69.98 and 32.30 is: 44.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 69.98 = 32.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/69.98 = 32.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 69.98 × 32.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260.35/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.60

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