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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 75.99 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 75.99 and 40.06 is: 60.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 75.99 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/75.99 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 75.99 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 3,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.16/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.00

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