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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 70.08 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 70.08 and 38.44 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 70.08 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/70.08 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 70.08 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 2,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693.88/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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