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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 75.98 and 40.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 75.98 and 40.50 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 75.98 = 40.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/75.98 = 40.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 75.98 × 40.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 3,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077.19/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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