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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 76.30 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 76.30 and 40.12 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 76.30 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/76.30 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 76.30 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061.16/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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