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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 70.04 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 70.04 and 34.44 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 70.04 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/70.04 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 70.04 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.18/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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