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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.66, 75.92 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.66, 75.92 and 42.59 is: 63.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.66 : 75.92 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.66/75.92 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.66x = 75.92 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.66x = 3,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233.51/50.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.82

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