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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 75.73 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 75.73 and 35.19 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 75.73 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/75.73 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 75.73 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 2,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.94/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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