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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 74.89 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 74.89 and 47.76 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 74.89 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/74.89 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 74.89 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 3,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576.75/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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