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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.31 and 39.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.31 and 39.31 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.31 = 39.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.31 = 39.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.31 × 39.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 2,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763.81/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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