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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 75.67 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 75.67 and 41.94 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 75.67 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/75.67 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 75.67 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 3,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.60/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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