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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 75.66 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 75.66 and 42.66 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 75.66 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/75.66 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 75.66 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 3,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227.66/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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