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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 69.98 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 69.98 and 38.42 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 69.98 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/69.98 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 69.98 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688.63/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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