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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 75.22 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 75.22 and 47.80 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 75.22 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/75.22 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 75.22 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 3,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.52/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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