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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.22 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.22 and 35.05 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.22 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.22 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.22 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 2,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.46/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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