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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 76.38 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 76.38 and 35.02 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 76.38 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/76.38 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 76.38 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 2,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.83/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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