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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 75.97 and 40.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 75.97 and 40.57 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 75.97 = 40.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/75.97 = 40.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 75.97 × 40.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082.10/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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