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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 75.98 and 40.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 75.98 and 40.95 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 75.98 = 40.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/75.98 = 40.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 75.98 × 40.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 3,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.80/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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