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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.33 and 31.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.33 and 31.57 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.33 = 31.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.33 = 31.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.33 × 31.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 2,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.32/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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