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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 75.37 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 75.37 and 34.17 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 75.37 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/75.37 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 75.37 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 2,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.39/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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