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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 75.90 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 75.90 and 48.42 is: 73.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 75.90 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/75.90 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 75.90 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 3,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.08/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.09

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