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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 74.96 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 74.96 and 38.62 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 74.96 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/74.96 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 74.96 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 2,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894.80/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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