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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 75.84 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 75.84 and 39.68 is: 59.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 75.84 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/75.84 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 75.84 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 3,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008.95/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.55

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