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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.21 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.21 and 35.34 is: 48.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.21 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.21 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.21 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.22/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.74

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