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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 75.06 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 75.06 and 41.04 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 75.06 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/75.06 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 75.06 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 3,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080.46/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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