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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 75.15 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 75.15 and 34.69 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 75.15 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/75.15 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 75.15 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 2,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.58/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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