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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 76.48 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 76.48 and 40.16 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 76.48 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/76.48 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 76.48 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 3,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071.44/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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