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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 70.28 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 70.28 and 38.64 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 70.28 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/70.28 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 70.28 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.62/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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