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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.38 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.38 and 41.13 is: 61.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.38 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.38 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.38 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 3,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.17/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.70

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