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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 75.83 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 75.83 and 47.76 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 75.83 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/75.83 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 75.83 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 3,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621.40/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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