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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 75 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 75 and 47.46 is: 70.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 75 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/75 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 75 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 3,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559.50/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.79

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