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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 74.80 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 74.80 and 47.04 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 74.80 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/74.80 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 74.80 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 3,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.59/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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