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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 76.31 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 76.31 and 30.60 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 76.31 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/76.31 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 76.31 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 2,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335.09/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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