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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 76.16 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 76.16 and 25.12 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 76.16 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/76.16 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 76.16 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 1,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.14/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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