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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.41 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.41 and 35.78 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.41 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.41 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.41 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 2,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.57/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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