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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 76.24 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 76.24 and 40.08 is: 60.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 76.24 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/76.24 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 76.24 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055.70/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.06

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