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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 69.07 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 69.07 and 35.34 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 69.07 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/69.07 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 69.07 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440.93/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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