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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 74.92 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 74.92 and 39.44 is: 58.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 74.92 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/74.92 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 74.92 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954.84/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.91

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