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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.38, 75.49 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.38, 75.49 and 38.93 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.38 : 75.49 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.38/75.49 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.38x = 75.49 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.38x = 2,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938.35/50.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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