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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 74.92 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 74.92 and 47.36 is: 70.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 74.92 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/74.92 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 74.92 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 3,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548.21/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.57

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