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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 75.52 and 50.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 75.52 and 50.57 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 75.52 = 50.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/75.52 = 50.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 75.52 × 50.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819.37/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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