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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 75.48 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 75.48 and 38.35 is: 57.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 75.48 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/75.48 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 75.48 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 2,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894.33/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.62

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