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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 74.96 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 74.96 and 42.44 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 74.96 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/74.96 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 74.96 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 3,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181.30/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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