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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 76.23 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 76.23 and 38.07 is: 57.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 76.23 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/76.23 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 76.23 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902.08/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.04

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