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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.08 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.08 and 38.48 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.08 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.08 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.08 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696.68/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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