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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 75.60 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 75.60 and 40.32 is: 60.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 75.60 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/75.60 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 75.60 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 3,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.19/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.37

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