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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.27 and 34.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.27 and 34.78 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.27 = 34.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.27 = 34.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.27 × 34.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617.89/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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