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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 75.69 and 48.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 75.69 and 48.51 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 75.69 = 48.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/75.69 = 48.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 75.69 × 48.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 3,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671.72/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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