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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.15, 75.08 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.15, 75.08 and 38.06 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.15 : 75.08 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.15/75.08 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.15x = 75.08 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.15x = 2,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857.83/50.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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