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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.81, 76.19 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.81, 76.19 and 31.59 is: 47.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.81 : 76.19 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.81/76.19 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.81x = 76.19 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.81x = 2,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.68/50.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.37

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