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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 75.90 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 75.90 and 47.14 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 75.90 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/75.90 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 75.90 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 3,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.91/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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