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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.44, 75.35 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.44, 75.35 and 40.27 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.44 : 75.35 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.44/75.35 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.44x = 75.35 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.44x = 3,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034.34/50.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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