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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 74.95 and 40.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 74.95 and 40.50 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 74.95 = 40.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/74.95 = 40.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 74.95 × 40.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 3,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035.37/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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