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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.87, 70.24 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.87, 70.24 and 35.35 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.87 : 70.24 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.87/70.24 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.87x = 70.24 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.87x = 2,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.63/50.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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