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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 75.94 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 75.94 and 42.16 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 75.94 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/75.94 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 75.94 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 3,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.63/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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