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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.14 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.14 and 34.95 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.14 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.14 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.14 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626.14/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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