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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 75.09 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 75.09 and 42.50 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 75.09 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/75.09 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 75.09 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 3,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191.33/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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