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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.43, 75.68 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.43, 75.68 and 38.48 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.43 : 75.68 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.43/75.68 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.43x = 75.68 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.43x = 2,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911.97/50.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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