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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.75, 76.04 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.75, 76.04 and 38.69 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.75 : 76.04 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.75/76.04 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.75x = 76.04 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.75x = 2,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.99/50.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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