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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 76.28 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 76.28 and 34.81 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 76.28 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/76.28 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 76.28 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 2,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655.31/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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