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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 75.12 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 75.12 and 42.14 is: 63.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 75.12 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/75.12 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 75.12 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 3,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.56/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.24

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