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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 76.07 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 76.07 and 35.29 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 76.07 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/76.07 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 76.07 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 2,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.51/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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