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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.47 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.47 and 41.74 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.47 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.47 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.47 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 3,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149.72/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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