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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 75.06 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 75.06 and 34.83 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 75.06 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/75.06 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 75.06 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 2,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614.34/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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