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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 69.76 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 69.76 and 48 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 69.76 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/69.76 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 69.76 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 3,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348.48/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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