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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 75 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 75 and 39.80 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 75 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/75 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 75 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 2,985
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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