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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 70.32 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 70.32 and 47.99 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 70.32 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/70.32 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 70.32 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374.66/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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