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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 70.11 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 70.11 and 34.41 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 70.11 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/70.11 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 70.11 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 2,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.49/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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