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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 76.53 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 76.53 and 50.67 is: 76.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 76.53 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/76.53 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 76.53 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877.78/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.53

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