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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 75.56 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 75.56 and 23.32 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 75.56 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/75.56 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 75.56 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 1,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.06/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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