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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.40 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.40 and 35.01 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.40 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.40 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.40 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 2,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639.75/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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