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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.51 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.51 and 29.34 is: 44.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.51 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.51 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.51 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244.80/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.05

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