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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 70.24 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 70.24 and 35.38 is: 48.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 70.24 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/70.24 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 70.24 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 2,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485.09/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.83

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