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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.42, 75.49 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.42, 75.49 and 35.10 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.42 : 75.49 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.42/75.49 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.42x = 75.49 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.42x = 2,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649.70/50.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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