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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 76.22 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 76.22 and 34.56 is: 51.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 76.22 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/76.22 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 76.22 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 2,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634.16/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.86

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