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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.18, 75.33 and 47.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.18, 75.33 and 47.21 is: 70.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.18 : 75.33 = 47.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.18/75.33 = 47.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.18x = 75.33 × 47.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.18x = 3,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555.95/50.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.87

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