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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 75.35 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 75.35 and 38.96 is: 58.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 75.35 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/75.35 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 75.35 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 2,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.36/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.44

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