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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.47, 75.75 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.47, 75.75 and 38.52 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.47 : 75.75 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.47/75.75 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.47x = 75.75 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.47x = 2,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917.89/50.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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