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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.83, 70.19 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.83, 70.19 and 36.31 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.83 : 70.19 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.83/70.19 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.83x = 70.19 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.83x = 2,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.60/50.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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