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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 75.72 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 75.72 and 34.51 is: 51.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 75.72 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/75.72 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 75.72 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 2,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.10/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.67

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