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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.35 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.35 and 35.76 is: 53.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.35 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.35 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.35 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 2,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.28/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.57

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