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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 76.11 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 76.11 and 46.92 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 76.11 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/76.11 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 76.11 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571.08/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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