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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 75.02 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 75.02 and 34.91 is: 52.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 75.02 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/75.02 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 75.02 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 2,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618.95/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.18

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