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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.62, 76.07 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.62, 76.07 and 34.69 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.62 : 76.07 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.62/76.07 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.62x = 76.07 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.62x = 2,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.69/50.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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