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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 75.06 and 42.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 75.06 and 42.46 is: 63.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 75.06 = 42.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/75.06 = 42.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 75.06 × 42.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 3,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.05/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.64

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