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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.28 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.28 and 34.58 is: 51.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.28 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.28 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.28 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 2,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.18/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.81

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