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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 70.22 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 70.22 and 38.68 is: 53.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 70.22 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/70.22 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 70.22 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 2,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.81/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.27

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