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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.54 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.54 and 35.72 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.54 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.54 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.54 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 2,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734.01/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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