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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 75.98 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 75.98 and 25.08 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 75.98 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/75.98 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 75.98 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 1,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.58/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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