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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.30, 75.32 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.30, 75.32 and 35.10 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.30 : 75.32 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.30/75.32 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.30x = 75.32 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.30x = 2,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643.73/50.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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