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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 75.26 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 75.26 and 40.52 is: 60.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 75.26 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/75.26 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 75.26 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 3,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.54/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.84

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