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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.05, 74.90 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.05, 74.90 and 35.55 is: 53.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.05 : 74.90 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.05/74.90 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.05x = 74.90 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.05x = 2,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.70/50.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.20

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