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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 69.92 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 69.92 and 34.28 is: 47.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 69.92 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/69.92 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 69.92 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 2,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397.12/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.29

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