Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 75 and 48.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50, 75 and 48.64 is: 72.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50 : 75 = 48.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50/75 = 48.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50x = 75 × 48.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50x = 3,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,648/50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72.96
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