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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.09 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.09 and 35.49 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.09 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.09 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.09 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.43/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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