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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76.13 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76.13 and 46.97 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76.13 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76.13 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76.13 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575.83/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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