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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 75.42 and 49.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 75.42 and 49.41 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 75.42 = 49.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/75.42 = 49.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 75.42 × 49.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 3,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726.50/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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