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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 76.08 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 76.08 and 25.02 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 76.08 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/76.08 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 76.08 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 1,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.52/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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