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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.47, 75.58 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.47, 75.58 and 28.74 is: 43.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.47 : 75.58 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.47/75.58 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.47x = 75.58 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.47x = 2,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.38/50.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.05

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