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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 76.02 and 35.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 76.02 and 35.53 is: 53.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 76.02 = 35.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/76.02 = 35.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 76.02 × 35.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 2,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.99/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.37

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