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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.75, 76.16 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.75, 76.16 and 34.25 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.75 : 76.16 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.75/76.16 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.75x = 76.16 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.75x = 2,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.93/50.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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