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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 75.53 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 75.53 and 50.49 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 75.53 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/75.53 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 75.53 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813.64/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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