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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 76.37 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 76.37 and 40.86 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 76.37 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/76.37 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 76.37 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120.27/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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