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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.48, 75.76 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.48, 75.76 and 24.84 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.48 : 75.76 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.48/75.76 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.48x = 75.76 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.48x = 1,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.88/50.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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