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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.36 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.36 and 38.92 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.36 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.36 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.36 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971.93/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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