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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 76.22 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 76.22 and 38.84 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 76.22 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/76.22 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 76.22 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960.38/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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