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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 69.93 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 69.93 and 39.84 is: 54.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 69.93 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/69.93 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 69.93 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 2,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786.01/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.85

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