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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 75.96 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 75.96 and 49.60 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 75.96 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/75.96 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 75.96 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767.62/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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