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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 75.07 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 75.07 and 25.65 is: 38.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 75.07 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/75.07 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 75.07 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 1,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.62/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.48

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