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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 74.57 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 74.57 and 47.16 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 74.57 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/74.57 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 74.57 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 3,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516.35/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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