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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 75.81 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 75.81 and 34.35 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 75.81 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/75.81 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 75.81 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 2,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604.07/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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