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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.62, 75.87 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.62, 75.87 and 34.54 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.62 : 75.87 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.62/75.87 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.62x = 75.87 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.62x = 2,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.55/50.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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