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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.35 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.35 and 40.25 is: 60.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.35 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.35 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.35 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 3,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073.09/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.30

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