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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.25 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.25 and 38.09 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.25 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.25 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.25 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 2,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.65/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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