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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 69.98 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 69.98 and 34.34 is: 47.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 69.98 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/69.98 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 69.98 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 2,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.12/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.38

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