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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.90 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.90 and 47.75 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.90 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.90 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.90 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 3,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337.80/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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