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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 75 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50, 75 and 12 is: 18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 75 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/75 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 75 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18

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