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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 74.95 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 74.95 and 48.47 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 74.95 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/74.95 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 74.95 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 3,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632.83/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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