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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.32, 75.41 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.32, 75.41 and 40.06 is: 60.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.32 : 75.41 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.32/75.41 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.32x = 75.41 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.32x = 3,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.72/50.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.03

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