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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.27 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.27 and 39.32 is: 59.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.27 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.27 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.27 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959.67/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.03

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