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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.54, 75.80 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.54, 75.80 and 40.51 is: 60.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.54 : 75.80 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.54/75.80 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.54x = 75.80 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.54x = 3,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070.46/50.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.76

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