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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 75.89 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 75.89 and 35.39 is: 53.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 75.89 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/75.89 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 75.89 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 2,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685.46/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.03

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