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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.41 and 39.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.41 and 39.53 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.41 = 39.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.41 = 39.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.41 × 39.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 3,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.49/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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