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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.44, 75.57 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.44, 75.57 and 35.25 is: 52.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.44 : 75.57 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.44/75.57 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.44x = 75.57 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.44x = 2,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.84/50.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.81

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