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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.41, 75.52 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.41, 75.52 and 47.61 is: 71.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.41 : 75.52 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.41/75.52 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.41x = 75.52 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.41x = 3,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.57/50.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.32

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