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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 70.07 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 70.07 and 31.37 is: 43.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 70.07 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/70.07 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 70.07 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.10/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.30

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