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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.95, 70.32 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.95, 70.32 and 27.95 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.95 : 70.32 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.95/70.32 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.95x = 70.32 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.95x = 1,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.53/50.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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