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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 76.16 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 76.16 and 40.64 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 76.16 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/76.16 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 76.16 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095.14/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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