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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.80, 70.03 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.80, 70.03 and 38.33 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.80 : 70.03 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.80/70.03 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.80x = 70.03 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.80x = 2,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.25/50.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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