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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 70.31 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 70.31 and 34.61 is: 47.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 70.31 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/70.31 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 70.31 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 2,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.90/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.73

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