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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 75.83 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 75.83 and 40.35 is: 60.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 75.83 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/75.83 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 75.83 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 3,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.54/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.56

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