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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.37 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.37 and 38.16 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.37 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.37 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.37 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 2,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.09/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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