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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 75.76 and 47.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 75.76 and 47.42 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 75.76 = 47.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/75.76 = 47.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 75.76 × 47.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 3,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.54/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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