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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.48, 75.72 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.48, 75.72 and 34.46 is: 51.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.48 : 75.72 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.48/75.72 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.48x = 75.72 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.48x = 2,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.31/50.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.69

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