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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.36 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.36 and 38.06 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.36 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.36 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.36 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.69/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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