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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 76 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 76 and 50.16 is: 75.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 76 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/76 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 76 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 3,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812.16/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.28

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