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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 75.60 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 75.60 and 34.16 is: 51.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 75.60 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/75.60 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 75.60 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 2,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.50/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.19

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