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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 75.96 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 75.96 and 38.64 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 75.96 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/75.96 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 75.96 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.09/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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