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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 75.60 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 75.60 and 47.70 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 75.60 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/75.60 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 75.60 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606.12/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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