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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.92 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.92 and 35.43 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.92 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.92 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.92 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689.67/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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