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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.25, 75.44 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.25, 75.44 and 35.07 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.25 : 75.44 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.25/75.44 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.25x = 75.44 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.25x = 2,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645.68/50.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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