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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.21, 75.47 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.21, 75.47 and 40.08 is: 60.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.21 : 75.47 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.21/75.47 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.21x = 75.47 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.21x = 3,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024.84/50.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.24

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