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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 76.36 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 76.36 and 34.70 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 76.36 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/76.36 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 76.36 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 2,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649.69/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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