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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.30, 75.27 and 47.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.30, 75.27 and 47.23 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.30 : 75.27 = 47.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.30/75.27 = 47.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.30x = 75.27 × 47.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.30x = 3,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555.00/50.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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