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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.02 and 42.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.02 and 42.38 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.02 = 42.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.02 = 42.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.02 × 42.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 3,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.93/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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