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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.36 and 40.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.36 and 40.71 is: 61.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.36 = 40.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.36 = 40.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.36 × 40.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 3,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108.62/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.06

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