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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.87, 70.22 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.87, 70.22 and 34.54 is: 47.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.87 : 70.22 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.87/70.22 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.87x = 70.22 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.87x = 2,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425.31/50.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.67

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