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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.58 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.58 and 35.12 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.58 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.58 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.58 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 2,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654.47/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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