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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 74.98 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 74.98 and 25.96 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 74.98 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/74.98 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 74.98 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 1,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.48/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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