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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.32, 75.61 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.32, 75.61 and 35.20 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.32 : 75.61 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.32/75.61 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.32x = 75.61 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.32x = 2,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661.09/50.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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