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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.53 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.53 and 40.14 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.53 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.53 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.53 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 3,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071.91/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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