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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.19 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.19 and 30.15 is: 41.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.19 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.19 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.19 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115.89/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.59

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