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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.49 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.49 and 39.71 is: 59.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.49 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.49 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.49 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 3,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036.84/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.56

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