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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.08 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.08 and 41.84 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.08 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.08 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.08 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 3,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183.19/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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