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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.44, 75.72 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.44, 75.72 and 38.36 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.44 : 75.72 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.44/75.72 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.44x = 75.72 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.44x = 2,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.62/50.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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