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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76 and 31.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76 and 31.43 is: 47.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76 = 31.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76 = 31.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76 × 31.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.68/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.09

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