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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 69.93 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 69.93 and 47.52 is: 65.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 69.93 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/69.93 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 69.93 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323.07/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.58

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