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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 75.72 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 75.72 and 48.08 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 75.72 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/75.72 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 75.72 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640.00/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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