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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.30 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.30 and 38.76 is: 58.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.30 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.30 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.30 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918.25/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.20

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