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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 75.39 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 75.39 and 34.97 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 75.39 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/75.39 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 75.39 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.88/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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