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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 68.94 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 68.94 and 47.94 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 68.94 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/68.94 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 68.94 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 3,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304.98/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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