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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.41, 75.20 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.41, 75.20 and 47.31 is: 70.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.41 : 75.20 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.41/75.20 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.41x = 75.20 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.41x = 3,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557.71/50.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.58

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