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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.05, 75.02 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.05, 75.02 and 34.83 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.05 : 75.02 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.05/75.02 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.05x = 75.02 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.05x = 2,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.95/50.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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