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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 75.75 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 75.75 and 23.49 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 75.75 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/75.75 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 75.75 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 1,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.37/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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