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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 75.73 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 75.73 and 38.54 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 75.73 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/75.73 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 75.73 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 2,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918.26/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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