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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.29, 75.34 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.29, 75.34 and 38.23 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.29 : 75.34 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.29/75.34 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.29x = 75.34 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.29x = 2,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880.25/50.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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