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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 76.09 and 41.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 76.09 and 41.75 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 76.09 = 41.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/76.09 = 41.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 76.09 × 41.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176.84/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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