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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 74.91 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 74.91 and 38.49 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 74.91 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/74.91 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 74.91 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 2,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883.29/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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