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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.83, 70.12 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.83, 70.12 and 31.14 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.83 : 70.12 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.83/70.12 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.83x = 70.12 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.83x = 2,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.58/50.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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