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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 75.38 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 75.38 and 50.96 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 75.38 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/75.38 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 75.38 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 3,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841.36/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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