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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 70.16 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 70.16 and 34.26 is: 47.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 70.16 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/70.16 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 70.16 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 2,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.97/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.28

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