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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.95 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.95 and 35.41 is: 53.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.95 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.95 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.95 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688.83/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.11

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