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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.27 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.27 and 30.20 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.27 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.27 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.27 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.30/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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