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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 76.02 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 76.02 and 38.50 is: 57.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 76.02 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/76.02 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 76.02 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926.77/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.75

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