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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.34, 75.36 and 42.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.34, 75.36 and 42.18 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.34 : 75.36 = 42.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.34/75.36 = 42.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.34x = 75.36 × 42.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.34x = 3,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178.68/50.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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