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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.82, 70.19 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.82, 70.19 and 38.53 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.82 : 70.19 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.82/70.19 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.82x = 70.19 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.82x = 2,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.42/50.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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