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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.42, 75.44 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.42, 75.44 and 40.16 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.42 : 75.44 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.42/75.44 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.42x = 75.44 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.42x = 3,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029.67/50.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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