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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.80, 69.98 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.80, 69.98 and 35.23 is: 48.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.80 : 69.98 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.80/69.98 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.80x = 69.98 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.80x = 2,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465.22/50.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.53

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