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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.83, 76.21 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.83, 76.21 and 40.43 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.83 : 76.21 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.83/76.21 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.83x = 76.21 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.83x = 3,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081.17/50.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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