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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 76.44 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 76.44 and 30.70 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 76.44 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/76.44 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 76.44 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 2,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.71/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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