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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 76.51 and 39.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 76.51 and 39.60 is: 59.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 76.51 = 39.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/76.51 = 39.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 76.51 × 39.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 3,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029.80/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.43

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