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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.80, 76.08 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.80, 76.08 and 34.72 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.80 : 76.08 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.80/76.08 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.80x = 76.08 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.80x = 2,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.50/50.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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