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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 75.94 and 42.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 75.94 and 42.05 is: 63.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 75.94 = 42.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/75.94 = 42.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 75.94 × 42.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 3,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193.36/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.16

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