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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 75.96 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 75.96 and 48.72 is: 72.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 75.96 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/75.96 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 75.96 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700.77/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.99

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