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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 75.12 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 75.12 and 39.96 is: 59.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 75.12 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/75.12 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 75.12 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 3,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.59/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.93

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