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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 75.88 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 75.88 and 40.47 is: 60.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 75.88 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/75.88 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 75.88 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 3,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070.86/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.64

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