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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.31 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.31 and 47.24 is: 65.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.31 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.31 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.31 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321.44/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.28

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