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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 75.56 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 75.56 and 35.17 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 75.56 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/75.56 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 75.56 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 2,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657.08/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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