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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.34, 75.60 and 34.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.34, 75.60 and 34.38 is: 51.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.34 : 75.60 = 34.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.34/75.60 = 34.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.34x = 75.60 × 34.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.34x = 2,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599.13/50.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.63

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