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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 75.35 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 75.35 and 48.35 is: 72.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 75.35 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/75.35 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 75.35 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 3,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642.55/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.09

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