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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.09 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.09 and 40.67 is: 60.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.09 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.09 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.09 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094.58/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.94

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