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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 76.12 and 40.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 76.12 and 40.60 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 76.12 = 40.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/76.12 = 40.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 76.12 × 40.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.47/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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