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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.38, 75.56 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.38, 75.56 and 12.38 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.38 : 75.56 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.38/75.56 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.38x = 75.56 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.38x = 935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.09/50.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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