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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 76.08 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 76.08 and 38.74 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 76.08 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/76.08 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 76.08 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 2,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947.34/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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